Gate construction is a big one to watch out for too. Unlike a fence panel that is fixed in place and does not move, the gates need to be able to support the weight of the entire leaf as well as any leverage force pressures exerted on them. This is where a proper gate frame comes into play. Many companies will simply weld two posts to the end of a fence section and call it a gate. Functional, but not really all that strong. You will sometimes see cross-bracing on wider gates as a band-aid to poor construction as well. The correct way to make a gate is with a fully boxed and welded gate frame like our Stronghold Iron line. That makes a solid, 3-sided frame that will withstand way more pressure and weight without cracking or deforming. Here is an image showing the U-frame on one of our gates.
Once you’ve removed the dirt from your fence, use a stiff wire brush to get rid of any loose paint or rust spots. If that doesn’t do the trick, use some fine sandpaper to remove any remaining rust.
Make sure your fence is completely dry after this step; whether you want to leave it to air dry in the sun or thoroughly dry it with a towel.


6061 Aluminum Grade
The advantages of aluminum alloy 6061 are good processing performance, excellent welding characteristics and electroplating properties, good corrosion resistance, high toughness and no deformation after processing, dense material without defects and easy polishing, easy coloring film, good oxidation effect and other excellent features. Therefore, it also has many advantages in making doors and windows.
6063 Aluminum Grade
Aluminum alloy 6063 is an aluminum alloy containing silicon and magnesium, which has good plasticity, strength and corrosion resistance and is suitable for use in construction, furniture and industrial fields. It can improve its hardness and strength through T5 or T6. It can also improve its surface's wear resistance and aesthetics through anodizing treatment. It can also choose different profile types (standard or thermal break aluminum alloy) according to different opening methods (sliding windows, casement windows, top-hung windows, etc.). In terms of making doors and windows, the advantages of 6063 aluminum alloy are good corrosion resistance, plasticity and machinability, and good surface treatment effect.
How are Cast Iron vs. Wrought Iron Fences Different?

